Street + Night + Architecture by Black Box Gallery calling photographers to explore the pulse of urban life. Through the interplay of light, shadow, and form, photographers worldwide can showcase their visions on city scenes, nocturnal moments, and architectural marvels. This celebrated contest pushes creative boundaries while honoring technical mastery and artistic vision.
Black Box Gallery, Portland’s dynamic hub for contemporary photography, plans an exceptional showcase featuring 54 compelling images. The gallery’s physical space will host 24 selected works from January 1-25, 2025, creating an immersive urban exploration. Another 30 photographs find their home in the gallery’s digital annex, ensuring global accessibility. Each selected piece earns a place in a beautifully crafted exhibition catalog, documenting this unique intersection of street life, nighttime imagery, and architectural design.
Distinguished curator Todd Johnson brings his keen eye to the selection process, offering photographers a chance to impress one of the industry’s respected voices. The gallery demonstrates its commitment to artists through complimentary printing, matting, and framing services for exhibited works. This thoughtful approach allows photographers to focus purely on their creative expression while connecting with collectors, critics, and fellow artists.
Whether you’re capturing the geometry of urban landscapes, the mystery of city nights, or the stories unfolding on rain-slicked streets, this platform celebrates your unique vision. Black Box Gallery transforms these moments into a compelling narrative about how we experience and interpret our built environment after sunset.
The Street + Night + Architecture by Black Box Gallery prizes
Participating in this contest not only offers visibility but also solidifies the photographer’s place in the artistic community. Here’s what winners can expect:
- 24 images will be exhibited in Black Box Gallery’s physical space.
- 30 additional images will be showcased online.
- All selected entries will be included in an exhibition catalog available for purchase.
- The gallery provides free custom printing, matting, and framing for the exhibited photographs.
- Photographers have the opportunity to sell their works, with a 50% commission on sales.
Black Box Gallery takes pride in promoting the selected works, keeping the prints in their flat files for up to five years to further showcase and sell the photographers’ creations to collectors and enthusiasts.
Themes and Categories of the Street + Night + Architecture
This contest invites submissions that celebrate the creative potential of the Street + Night + Architecture theme. The categories are not separated, allowing photographers to merge elements of street photography with nighttime and architectural compositions. Black Box Gallery encourages participants to explore innovative techniques and capture the dynamic interplay of light, shadows, and cityscapes.
Participants can submit up to 5 photographs per entry for a single fee, allowing for a broad range of creative exploration. Whether it’s a bustling city street, the stillness of a night scene, or the grandeur of architectural structures, this contest welcomes diverse interpretations that reflect the photographer’s unique perspective.
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Street + Night + Architecture by Black Box Gallery dates and entry fees
- Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024
- Exhibition Dates: January 1-25, 2025
- Entry Fee: $40 per entry (includes up to 5 photos)
Entering is simple. Participants must pay the entry fee via PayPal and then email their submissions following the guidelines provided below.
How to Enter:
- Submit Entry Fee: Use PayPal to pay the $40 fee per entry (up to 5 images).
- Email Submission: Send an email with the subject line “Street + Night + Architecture”.
- Include in the body of the email:
- Your Name
- Exhibition Name
- Instagram handle (optional)
- Titles of included photos with corresponding file names.
- Attach the JPEG files (max 5 MB each, 1200 pixels on the longest side, 72 PPI).
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